Brunia sphaerocephala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sphaerocephala
ID:
749507
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sond.) A.V.Hall
Source:
cmp
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 1149 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748840
Common Names
- Brunia sphaerocephala
- Round-headed Brunia
- Round-headed Silver Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brunia sphaerocephala (also called Round-headed Brunia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub with oblong leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Brunia sphaerocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brunia sphaerocephala has white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have multiple stems. The seeds are small and black.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brunia sphaerocephala is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Brunia sphaerocephala
Brunia sphaerocephala is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky outcrops and grasslands in the western parts of the country.
Brunia sphaerocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brunia sphaerocephala?
Brunia sphaerocephala
What type of plant is Brunia sphaerocephala?
A shrub
What is the natural habitat of Brunia sphaerocephala?
Dry and rocky slopes
Species in the Brunia genus
Brunia cordata, Brunia fragarioides, Brunia laevis, Brunia macrocephala, Brunia microphylla, Brunia neglecta, Brunia noduliflora, Brunia paleacea, Brunia phylicoides, Brunia squalida, Brunia villosa, Brunia virgata, Brunia palustris, Brunia compacta, Brunia barnardii, Brunia monostyla, Brunia africana, Brunia purpurea, Brunia pentandra, Brunia sphaerocephala, Brunia monogyna, Brunia powrieae, Brunia oblongifolia, Brunia pillansii, Brunia esterhuyseniae, Brunia trigyna, Brunia schlechteri, Brunia callunoides, Brunia bullata, Brunia variabilis, Brunia thomae, Brunia angulata, Brunia myrtoides, Brunia dregeana, Brunia tulbaghensis, Brunia latebracteata, Brunia sacculata, Brunia cordata, Brunia elegans, Brunia formosa, Brunia glabrata, Brunia hirsuta, Brunia imbricata, Brunia lancifolia,
Species in the Bruniaceae family
Audouinia capitata, Audouinia laxa, Audouinia laevis, Audouinia esterhuyseniae, Audouinia hispida, Berzelia abrotanoides, Berzelia alopecuroides, Berzelia arachnoidea, Berzelia burchellii, Berzelia commutata, Berzelia cordifolia, Berzelia dregeana, Berzelia ecklonii, Berzelia galpinii, Berzelia incurva, Berzelia intermedia, Berzelia lanuginosa, Berzelia rubra, Berzelia squarrosa, Berzelia albiflora, Berzelia stokoei, Berzelia alopecurioides, Brunia cordata, Brunia fragarioides, Brunia laevis, Brunia macrocephala, Brunia microphylla, Brunia neglecta, Brunia noduliflora, Brunia paleacea, Brunia phylicoides, Brunia squalida, Brunia villosa, Brunia virgata, Brunia palustris, Brunia compacta, Brunia barnardii, Brunia monostyla, Brunia africana, Brunia purpurea, Brunia pentandra, Brunia sphaerocephala, Brunia monogyna, Brunia powrieae, Brunia oblongifolia, Brunia pillansii, Brunia esterhuyseniae, Brunia trigyna, Brunia schlechteri, Brunia callunoides,
References
Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.
Anthony Vincent Hall (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.V.Hall' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77114350-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.